Publications
February 25, 2023
Weekly Report 23-13
“FLEXIBLE EMPLOYERS WERE A PANDEMIC BLIP… The empathetic, understanding, coddling bosses and perks” are fast disappearing in most professional work sectors, with major layoffs so far this year (over 100K tech industry alone). New workers are being hired in Contract roles rather than as full-time employees, with corporate emphasis on the ‘bottom line’ – especially... Continue
February 21, 2023
Weekly Report 23-12
NOW, DEFINITAVELY, “THE VALUE OF WEARING MASKS DURING THE PANDEMIC WAS ZERO. The most rigorous analysis of 15 randomized clinical trials by Cochrane (the world’s largest & most respected organization for evaluating health interventions, funded by NIH) concluded that: (1) Masks trap concentrations of pathogens that allow viruses to spread by aerosol even when worn... Continue
February 17, 2023
Weekly Report 23-11
A GREAT MANY BUSINESS OR PERSONAL DISPUTES mask some level of emotional element which underlies the stated issues – often becoming the primary obstacle which precludes sensible resolution. DCG provides Informal Mediation services, a process of coaxing parties to focus on core issues, which in most cases facilitates negotiation and compromise to move forward. This... Continue
February 13, 2023
Weekly Report 23-10
THINKING ABOUT AND PLANNING FOR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS AT DEATH is a generally unpleasant and procrastinated task. But the time delay and cost of estate distribution to beneficiaries, coupled with uncertainty about age/ maturity/ relationships with heirs at some future point, and potential taxation, should make Estate Planning a priority for most. The mechanism to... Continue
February 8, 2023